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HHBProfessional Portable DAT Recording System PORTADAT HHB Portadat 6pg 29/7/99 9:59 am Page 1

1 PDRCASE Aluminium case (optional). The PORTADAT System 2 Soft carry case (supplied).

HHB’s PORTADAT is the worldwide industry standard for location sound recording. Unparalleled build quality 3 AR1000(TC) Portabrace case (optional). and reliability combine with a comprehensive feature set specified by leading industry professionals to create a portable DAT recorder which is the first choice of many broadcasters and TV & film location Sound 4 MCA1000 4-bay fast charger (optional). Recordists the world over. For his sound effects work with the PORTADAT on the blockbuster movie ‘Titanic’, MHB220 rechargeable battery (supplied). Sound Recordist Chris Boyes won an Oscar. 5

6 RB110 2-bay charger (supplied).

1 7 HHB DAT tape (1 x DAT15 supplied).

8 DCP1000 Vehicle power cord (optional).

9 PS100 Worldwide power supply (optional).

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Exceptional sound quality. Rugged build. The industry standard fo

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13 7 8 12 11 Designed in consultation 10 with leading location sound 9 recordists, the PORTADAT defines new 14 15 standards of sound quality, performance and reliability. Built to withstand the rigours of everyday location use in harsh conditions, PORTADAT delivers all the advantages of the DAT format - outstanding sound quality, genuine portability, and low media costs. The 4-head, PDR1000 Features direct-drive DDS type transport mechanism is so well constructed that as yet, not one single 1 Switches under lid for: analogue / digital input, 9 Remote control port. PORTADAT has been returned with a worn head sampling rate, digital I/O format, eject, and clock / calendar 10 drum. A range of powering options covers every set (PORTADAT stamps every recording with date & time). 1/4" / 6.5mm stereo jack headphone socket. eventuality - battery, mains, or from a vehicle, 2 Internal monitor speaker. 11 Monitor level control. Applies to headphones and with a two bay charger supplied as standard and internal monitor speaker. a four bay fast charger available as an option. 3 Buttons for: end search, renumber, actual / recorded With Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) technology, time and date display, end ID, ID erase, and auto ID on / off. 12 Back-lit LCD display showing clock and counter, batteries are less susceptible to the ‘memory battery status, peak level metering, margin indicator, 4 effect’ associated with Ni-Cads, and therefore Switches for: power on / off, key hold (locks transport source / tape monitor, transport status, and selected sample controls), and open cassette compartment cover. rate. run at full capacity throughout a longer lifetime.

The PORTADAT’s comprehensive list of 5 Transport controls: ID search back / forward, rewind / 13 Front panel controls: large sliding record key (with professional features goes on: 48V phantom review, play (with LED), fast forward / cue, and stop. LED), large pause key (with LED), independently lockable L/R powering; balanced XLR inputs; selectable record level controls, ID write, time display format, counter / sampling rate (32/44.1/48kHz); SPDIF and 6 Switches for: L/R line / mic (HP filtered), mic input margin indicator reset, display illumination on / off, tape / AES/EBU digital I/O; on-board limiting; large, attenuation, +48V phantom power, internal limiter. source monitoring. clear record, pause and level controls which are 7 12V DC power input. 14 Phono sockets for: SPDIF in / out, analogue out L/R. easily operated while wearing gloves; a large, clear back-lit LCD display; an internal monitor 8 Removable panel for access to clock back-up battery. 15 XLR sockets for: AES/EBU digital in / out, balanced speaker; and comprehensive indexing facilities. Optional HM1000 headphone matrix replaces this panel. analogue in L/R. HHB Portadat 6pg 29/7/99 10:03 am Page 5 ld. The industry standard for location sound recording.

PORTADAT PDR1000TC

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9 10 The PORTADAT is available in two versions - the PDR1000 (pictured left) and the PDR1000TC (above). The PDR1000TC offers all the features PDR1000TC Features of the PDR1000, along with the facility to record, generate and reference to timecode in all 1 Side panel can be replaced by optional MS1000 6 User bits source selector (internal user bits, date, existing international standards, as well as to Master sync module. external user bits, external timecode). jam sync and convert absolute time to linear 2 Internal / external timecode source selector. 7 Timecode generator mode selector (time of day, timecode. Frame rate is selectable between 24, record run, free run). 25 (PAL), 29.97 drop frame (NTSC), 29.97 non- 3 Timecode generator control panel (user bit set and drop frame (NTSC) and 30 frames per second. reset, increment / decrement of selected digits). 8 Frame rate selector (24, 25 (PAL), 29.97 drop frame Timecode can be recorded as time of day, (NTSC), 29.97 non-drop frame (NTSC), 30 FPS). 4 preset free run or record run, and can be set to Back lit LCD display showing timecode and user bits, frame rate, sync mode, drop / non-drop indicator, timecode 9 BNC connectors for: word sync output, video / word internal or external generation. The PDR1000TC errors, timecode lock, and load timecode errors. sync input, video / word sync through. also features a built-in chase synchroniser, allowing the machine to slave to an incoming 5 Timecode display controls for: int / ext / tape, user 10 XLR connectors for: linear timecode balanced input timecode source. bits display, display timecode as user bits. and output. HHB Portadat 6pg 29/7/99 10:03 am Page 6

Optional Upgrades

• MS1000 • HM1000 MASTER SYNC HEADPHONE MATRIX

The optional MS1000 Master Sync module While many recorders require makes PORTADAT the most accurate portable timecode you to build custom headphone DAT recorder on the market, ensuring that drift does not monitoring systems, the PORTADAT offers exceed 1 frame in 10 hours. Compatibility with Aaton timecode film its own integral solution. The HM1000 cameras is provided by the standard Lemo socket, and the MS1000 Headphone Matrix features a large rotary switch which also adds the facility to pull up from 29.97 FPS drop to 30 FPS changes between stereo, mono left, mono right, mono sum drop. The MS1000 can be specified at the time of purchase or can and M/S stereo configurations. Again, the HM1000 can be specified be installed as a retrofit to any PDR1000TC. as you order your PORTADAT, or can be retrofitted.

• PORTADAT PDR1000TC PLUS

Comprehensive and cost-efficient; quite simply the ultimate location recording system. The PORTADAT PDR1000TC PLUS consists of the standard PDR1000TC (as described left), with the MS1000 Master Sync Module (above) and the HM1000 Headphone Matrix (above right) fitted.

These optional upgrades are installed and tested at the time of purchase, ensuring that you have a fully unified digital location recording solution from the word go.

HHB DAT TAPE: The complete solution As the world’s leading independent supplier of DAT technology and developers of the In the independent head to head testing of 7 leading DAT tape brands by the widely industry standard PORTADAT, it comes as no surprise that HHB also produces the respected pro audio journal ‘Studio Sound’, HHB DAT Tape emerged as a clear winner with industry’s most advanced range of DAT recording tape. Part of the HHB Advanced Media consistently low block error rates and superior archival security. Products range, HHB DAT Tape is available in 6 convenient tape lengths to minimise costly wastage, and while other manufacturers use thinner tape for longer running times, all HHB DATs are full thickness. An advanced binder formulation ensures consistently low block error rates, while the anti-static lid of the precision engineered cassette shell discharges particularly quickly, resisting dust build-up. A new improved design in the hub lock assembly creates a more efficient braking action, reducing tape slack when ejecting and hence providing better loading. HHB Portadat 6pg 29/7/99 10:00 am Page 2

TECHNICAL DATA

AUDIO PERFORMANCE POWERING PDR1000 Frequency Response ...... 10Hz - 20KHz +/- 1dB External DC Input (XLR-4M)...... 12V DC, 9W (10-14V DC) Sampling rates ...... 48/44.1/32kHz via analogue or digital inputs MHB220 Rechargeable Battery . . . 6V, 2400mAH Nickel Metal Hydride pack Signal-To-Noise-Ratio ...... 90dB (Line Input) RB110 AC Adaptor...... 100-240V AC, 18W THD + Noise ...... <0.015% (20Hz - 22KHz) Operating Time. . . 2 hrs using MHB220 rechargeable pack after 2 hr charge Wow and Flutter...... Below measurable limits (Record mode, without phantom powering ANALOGUE INPUTS (2 X XLR3-F) or display backlight) Microphone Input ...... -66dBu, impedance >10KΩ ADDITIONAL FEATURES Line Input ...... 0dBu, impedance = 47KΩ Phantom Powering ...... 48V, 7mA max (Figures quoted are to achieve a recorded -12dBFS with record gain at max) Microphone High Pass Filter ...... 100Hz, 6dB per octave approx ANALOGUE OUTPUTS Limiter ...... Operating threshold -3dB approx Line Output (2 x Phono/RCA Sockets) . . 2Vrms max, load impedance >10KΩ Monitor Speaker ...... 50mW Headphone Output (1/4"/6.5mm stereo jack) 12.5mW + 12.5mW, EIAJ 32Ω Remote Control...... Allows control of: Play, Stop, Record, Pause, DIGITAL I/O ...... Fast Fwd, Rewind, Skip Back, Skip Forward functions AES/EBU In (XLR-3F)...... 3-10V pp per IEC958 Type 1 standard PHYSICAL AES/EBU Out (XLR-3M) ...... 5V pp per IEC958 Type 1 standard External Dimensions . . . 240(W) x 55(H) x 177(D) mm (9.5 x 2.1 x 7.0 ins) SPDIF In (Phono/RCA Socket) . . 0.5V pp 75Ω per IEC958 Type 2 standard Weight (without battery) ...... 1620g (3.6 lbs) SPDIF Out (Phono/RCA Socket) . . 0.5V pp 75Ω per IEC958 Type 2 standard Weight (with battery)...... 1940g (4.3 lbs)

TIME CODE Video/Word Sync Through (BNC)...... Connected in parallel to above PDR1000TC Standards Supported ...... 24, 25, 29.97NDF, 29.97DF, 30 FPS ...... Use for loop through or 75Ω term ...... per EBU and SMPTE standards Word Sync Output (BNC) ...... TTL level output, 75Ω Tape Format ...... Conforms to IEC 461 POWERING Compatible Nominal Sample Frequencies ...... 48KHz, 44.1KHz External DC Input (XLR-4M) ...... 12V DC, 12W (10-14V DC) EXTERNAL SYNCHRONISATION MHB220 Rechargeable Battery . . . 6V, 2400mAH Nickel Metal Hydride pack Video...... Composite video (PAL, NTSC, SECAM) +/- 0.1% RB110 AC Adaptor...... 100-240V AC, 18W Field Sync ...... 48/50/59.94/60Hz +/- 0.1% Operating Time . . 1.5 hrs using MHB220 rechargeable pack after 2 hr charge Word Sync ...... 48/44.1KHz +/- 0.1% ...... (Record mode, without phantom powering or display backlight) INPUTS AND OUTPUTS PHYSICAL Time Code Input (XLR-3F) ...... 0.2-18V pp, impedance 8KΩ External Dimensions . . . 240(W) x 95(H) x 177(D) mm (9.5 x 3.7 x 7.0 ins) Time Code Output (XLR-3M) ...... 2.2V pp, impedance 600Ω Weight (without battery)...... 2280g (5 lbs) Video/Word Sync Input (BNC) . . Video Sync, 1-4V pp. Word Sync, TTL level Weight (with battery)...... 2600g (5.7 lbs)

PDR1000TC PLUS Specifications as PDR1000TC, with the following optional upgrades factory fitted: Includes upgrades: HM1000 Headphone Matrix MS1000 Master Sync Module

ACCESSORIES SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES (PDR1000, PDR1000TC & PDR1000TC PLUS) PS100 ...... AC power supply 1 x ...... Carrying Case MCA1000 ...... AC/DC powered 4-bay fast charger 1 x ...... MHB220 Rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride battery pack RCC1000...... Remote control connector 1 x ...... RB110 12v DC power supply / 2 bay charger PDRSERV...... PDR1000 service manual 1 x ...... HHB DAT15 DAT Tape PDRTCSERV...... PDR1000TC service manual 1 x ...... Operating Instructions HHB DAT15, DAT35, DAT50, DAT65, DAT95, DAT125...... DAT Tape For consistently lower block error rates, improved archiving stability and reduced head wear, HHB Communications recommends the use of HHB DAT OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES tape with PORTADAT portable DAT recorders. AR1000 ...... Portabrace case for PDR1000 AR1000TC ...... Portabrace case for PDR1000TC / PDR1000TC PLUS PDRCASE. Aluminium case for PDR1000 or PDR1000TC / PDR1000TC PLUS MHB220 ...... Additional rechargeable NiMH battery pack OPTIONAL UPGRADES RB110 ...... Additional 12v DC power supply / 2-bay charger MS1000 ...... Master Sync Module DCP1000 ...... 10V-14V vehicle power cable (connects to cigar lighter) HM1000 ...... Headphone Matrix

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